What’s AltTabTer.exe (Alt-Tab Terminator)? Is it safe or a virus?

AltTabTer.exe, developed by NTWIND LLC, is a software application that enhances the Windows Alt-Tab functionality. The app, called "Alt-Tab Terminator," provides an improved way of switching between open windows on a Windows computer. It allows users to quickly find and switch to their desired application or window, even if there are multiple instances of the same application open. The tool also offers a customizable interface, making it easier for users to manage and organize their workflow.

The official website says "Alt-Tab Terminator is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows. Once installed, it replaces the default Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to search through the list and navigate using the mouse and keyboard."

Below are 4 simple steps you can take to see if the AltTabTer.exe process is safe or malware.

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Who makes AltTabTer.exe (Alt-Tab Terminator)?

We’ve found NTWIND LLC should be the publisher of AltTabTer.exe.

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